as in conserves
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserves
The good feelings left by Saturday’s home display against Valencia, a 4-0 victory that preserves Madrid’s five-point lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
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Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Through it all, the specifically colloquial quality of the dialogue and the delivery of the vivacious voice cast preserves the film’s Mexican identity.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Ayiku adds that this approach reduces transportation barriers, preserves dignity, and guarantees accessibility for all applicants.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Today, Biscayne Bay National Park uniquely preserves more warm waters than land, being best known for snorkeling and boating.
—Mike Bezemek, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
The villa’s historic garden, enclosed within its original ‘Firriato’ walls, preserves a rich heritage of botanical treasures, while the surrounding three-and-a-half-acre grounds ensure ample space to roam in solitude.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
The Fechters, Shalom’s owners, said their selective breeding program preserves genetic diversity by pairing up non-related animals, whose health and genetics are reviewed by veterinarians and experts.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
This preserves the recipient’s dignity.
—JSTOR Daily, 27 Oct. 2025
Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Through it all, the specifically colloquial quality of the dialogue and the delivery of the vivacious voice cast preserves the film’s Mexican identity.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Ayiku adds that this approach reduces transportation barriers, preserves dignity, and guarantees accessibility for all applicants.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Today, Biscayne Bay National Park uniquely preserves more warm waters than land, being best known for snorkeling and boating.
—Mike Bezemek, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
The villa’s historic garden, enclosed within its original ‘Firriato’ walls, preserves a rich heritage of botanical treasures, while the surrounding three-and-a-half-acre grounds ensure ample space to roam in solitude.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
The Fechters, Shalom’s owners, said their selective breeding program preserves genetic diversity by pairing up non-related animals, whose health and genetics are reviewed by veterinarians and experts.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
This preserves the recipient’s dignity.
—JSTOR Daily, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
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The sensor also conserves battery to ensure a long range.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Oct. 2025
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Blowing a whistle, instead of yelling, also conserves energy.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Maldives also maintains a complete ban on the import, sale, distribution, possession and use of electronic cigarettes and vaping products, regardless of age.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Kober said the program saves the department money in the long term.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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Hamida discovers the newborn still attached to her corpse by umbilical cord and saves him, breastfeeding and caring for the infant as her own.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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